Computed Tomography; CT) Technologist II

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St.

Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS Department:
Computed Tomography (CT)
FTE: 0.6 (48 hours per pay period)
Workdays:
Weekdays Shift(s):
Days (7:30am - 4:00pm)
Shift Length: 8 hours

Location:

In-Person Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
** Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).Purpose of this position:
Under the direction of the area supervisor, performs patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle; modifies radiation dose for individual patient’s exams in accordance with established age/weight specific protocols (including pediatric techniques and dosing), utilizing dose reduction software

Reviews and verifies CT exam orders, radiologist’s protocol instructions, and patient identification in accordance with hospital policy to ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient

Assesses patient risk via patient interviews and chart review; alerts nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies, etc.)Ensures patient is prepared and radiologist-ordered protocols for pre-medications have been completed (e.g. contrast allergy pre-medication)
Assesses patient’s need for care following contrast administration; arranges renal function tests and follow up according to radiologist protocol; instructs patients to withhold medication (e.g. metformin) per radiologist protocol

Provides education to patient and family members and assesses understanding

Provides for the physical and psychological needs of patients during CT exams, including monitoring of patient’s oxygen saturation levels when caring for patients with orders for “continuous” O2 sat monitoring; addresses issues according to hospital protocol; assesses patient’s level of pain and notifies nurse / provider as needed

Performs venipuncture for contrast administration, evaluates patency of IV access; administers saline flush per protocol pre/post IV contrast administration

Performs Point-of-Care lab tests for evaluating renal function prior to contrast administration

Prepares and administers oral and/or IV contrast per department protocols as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Ensure personnel caring for…